Private Client Director - Lead & Grow Trusted Relationships

Birketts LLP

Ipswich

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Long Service holiday award
Private Healthcare with BUPA
Staff Profit Share and Individual绩nce

Job summary

Birketts LLP is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director within Private Client Advisory across our Ipswich offices. You will mentor junior lawyers, maintain key client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth. The role balances high-quality legal work with business development and risk management in a flexible hybrid setup.

You will work across offices, with a focus on continuity, practical advice, and detailed documentation to support senior-level client objectives.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 years PQE for Senior Associate level and 8+ years for Legal Director.
  • Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.
  • Strong client relationships with strategic business development experience.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure client needs are met with high professionalism and efficiency.
  • Maintain and grow client relationships and contribute to firm strategy.
  • Lead and mentor junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Participate in networking events and business development activities.

Skills

Mentoring juniors
Legal expertise
Business development
Client relationship management
Risk & compliance
Attention to detail
Professional integrity
Microsoft Word
Excel
Case management
Outlook
Digital dictation

Tools

Word
Excel
Time recording
Case management
Outlook
Digital dictation

Job description

Birketts LLP is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director within Private Client Advisory across our Ipswich offices. You will mentor junior lawyers, maintain key client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth. The role balances high-quality legal work with business development and risk management in a flexible hybrid setup.

You will work across offices, with a focus on continuity, practical advice, and detailed documentation to support senior-level client objectives.

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